Amherst town hall shut down

Safety of building's roof in question

Amherst's town hall will stay closed to the public through Thursday because of concerns about the building's safety. An architect hired to do repair work saw noticeable structural differences in photos taken just a few months apart, raising questions about the stability of the roof.

Town leaders say there's no imminent threat of collapse, but some support beams do need to be fixed immediately. The rest of the beams will be repaired next spring.

The closure did delay Tuesday's Board of Selectmen meeting. It has been rescheduled for Thursday. Employees have the option of working from home this week.